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Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of external building products in North America with over $6 billion in annual revenue and an expansive North American footprint that includes almost 20,000 employees, operating in +70 manufacturing facilities, supported by a network of +80 distribution and branch office facilities. We have a broad product offering with a well-regarded brand portfolio including the #1 position in windows, vinyl siding, metal accessories, metal roofing and wall systems, and insulated metal panels. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.
Job Description
As a member of the Corporate Communications team, the Corporate Communications Manager plays a key role in developing and executing communications strategies that support the company’s business priorities and protect and strengthen its reputation. This position will have a particular focus on external communications, media relations and crisis and issues communications, while also supporting employee communications and company-wide initiatives.
The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and strategic communicator with strong judgment and demonstrated experience in external communications, media relations and managing sensitive or rapidly evolving issues. This individual is a naturally curious storyteller and collaborative partner who can translate complex information into clear, compelling communications for a variety of audiences.
Key Responsibilities
External Communications
- Develop and execute external communications strategies that support business priorities and enhance the company’s reputation.
- Draft press releases, media statements, fact sheets, talking points, executive messaging and external announcements.
- Manage media inquiries and coordinate responses with company leaders, subject matter experts and external communications partners.
- Build and maintain relationships with relevant media and identify opportunities to proactively tell the company’s story.
- Partner closely with business unit marketing teams to identify external communications opportunities, coordinate messaging and ensure alignment across corporate and business unit communications.
- Monitor media coverage, industry trends and emerging issues and provide analysis and recommendations.
- Support communications related to awards, community engagement, sustainability, thought leadership and company milestones.
Crisis & Issues Communications
- Lead communications planning and response for emerging issues, crises and other reputation-sensitive matters.
- Develop crisis communications plans, messaging, holding statements, talking points, FAQs and other response materials.
- Partner with senior leaders and teams including Legal, Human Resources, Operations and other functions to ensure timely, accurate and coordinated responses.
- Monitor media coverage, stakeholder concerns and emerging developments and recommend appropriate communications actions.
- Maintain and strengthen crisis communications protocols and preparedness, including scenario planning and response processes.
- Provide communications counsel and sound judgment in situations involving sensitive, confidential or rapidly evolving information.
Internal Communications
-
Serve as a backup resource for internal communications, providing additional expertise and capacity as needed to:
- Develop content for employee-facing channels, including email, intranet, digital signage, videos and leadership communications.
- Support communications related to organizational changes, business initiatives, employee programs and company events.
- Assist with developing messaging and communications plans in collaboration with business leaders and subject matter experts.
- Support town halls, employee meetings and engagement initiatives by creating presentations and supporting communications materials, analyzing survey results and preparing post-meeting summaries.
Content Development
- Write, edit and proofread content for a variety of audiences and channels.
- Translate complex or technical information into clear, concise and engaging messages.
- Ensure consistency of voice, tone and messaging across external and internal communications.
- Develop communications plans, messaging frameworks, presentations and other materials that support business priorities.
Project Management & Collaboration
- Manage communications projects from strategy and planning through execution.
- Build strong relationships with leaders and stakeholders across the organization.
- Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Manage day-to-day relationships with external communications agencies and other partners as needed.
Qualifications
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of professional communications experience.
- Demonstrated experience in external communications, media relations and crisis or issues communications.
- Experience developing media statements, press releases, talking points, holding statements and other external communications materials.
- Experience managing or coordinating responses to media inquiries and sensitive or rapidly evolving issues.
- Ability to respond with urgency and flexibility when time-sensitive communications needs or issues arise.
- Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills.
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience communicating with employees in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Ability to provide thoughtful communications counsel and recommendations to leaders and business partners.
- Natural curiosity with a strong drive to identify solutions to challenges and problems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, digital communications tools and emerging AI technologies to enhance productivity, support content development and improve communication effectiveness.
Competencies
The ideal candidate demonstrates:
- Strategic thinking and strong storytelling ability
- Sound judgment, particularly when managing sensitive or reputation-related issues
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Curiosity and continuous learning
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Collaboration and relationship-building
- Composure and responsiveness in high-pressure situations
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Ability to influence and work effectively across functions and levels of the organization
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.
*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Note to External Recruiters
Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.
Notice of Recruitment Fraud
We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.
Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of external building products in North America with over $6 billion in annual revenue and an expansive North American footprint that includes almost 20,000 employees, operating in +70 manufacturing facilities, supported by a network of +80 distribution and branch office facilities. We have a broad product offering with a well-regarded brand portfolio including the #1 position in windows, vinyl siding, metal accessories, metal roofing and wall systems, and insulated metal panels. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.
Job Description
As a member of the Corporate Communications team, the Corporate Communications Manager plays a key role in developing and executing communications strategies that support the company’s business priorities and protect and strengthen its reputation. This position will have a particular focus on external communications, media relations and crisis and issues communications, while also supporting employee communications and company-wide initiatives.
The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and strategic communicator with strong judgment and demonstrated experience in external communications, media relations and managing sensitive or rapidly evolving issues. This individual is a naturally curious storyteller and collaborative partner who can translate complex information into clear, compelling communications for a variety of audiences.
Key Responsibilities
External Communications
- Develop and execute external communications strategies that support business priorities and enhance the company’s reputation.
- Draft press releases, media statements, fact sheets, talking points, executive messaging and external announcements.
- Manage media inquiries and coordinate responses with company leaders, subject matter experts and external communications partners.
- Build and maintain relationships with relevant media and identify opportunities to proactively tell the company’s story.
- Partner closely with business unit marketing teams to identify external communications opportunities, coordinate messaging and ensure alignment across corporate and business unit communications.
- Monitor media coverage, industry trends and emerging issues and provide analysis and recommendations.
- Support communications related to awards, community engagement, sustainability, thought leadership and company milestones.
Crisis & Issues Communications
- Lead communications planning and response for emerging issues, crises and other reputation-sensitive matters.
- Develop crisis communications plans, messaging, holding statements, talking points, FAQs and other response materials.
- Partner with senior leaders and teams including Legal, Human Resources, Operations and other functions to ensure timely, accurate and coordinated responses.
- Monitor media coverage, stakeholder concerns and emerging developments and recommend appropriate communications actions.
- Maintain and strengthen crisis communications protocols and preparedness, including scenario planning and response processes.
- Provide communications counsel and sound judgment in situations involving sensitive, confidential or rapidly evolving information.
Internal Communications
-
Serve as a backup resource for internal communications, providing additional expertise and capacity as needed to:
- Develop content for employee-facing channels, including email, intranet, digital signage, videos and leadership communications.
- Support communications related to organizational changes, business initiatives, employee programs and company events.
- Assist with developing messaging and communications plans in collaboration with business leaders and subject matter experts.
- Support town halls, employee meetings and engagement initiatives by creating presentations and supporting communications materials, analyzing survey results and preparing post-meeting summaries.
Content Development
- Write, edit and proofread content for a variety of audiences and channels.
- Translate complex or technical information into clear, concise and engaging messages.
- Ensure consistency of voice, tone and messaging across external and internal communications.
- Develop communications plans, messaging frameworks, presentations and other materials that support business priorities.
Project Management & Collaboration
- Manage communications projects from strategy and planning through execution.
- Build strong relationships with leaders and stakeholders across the organization.
- Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Manage day-to-day relationships with external communications agencies and other partners as needed.
Qualifications
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of professional communications experience.
- Demonstrated experience in external communications, media relations and crisis or issues communications.
- Experience developing media statements, press releases, talking points, holding statements and other external communications materials.
- Experience managing or coordinating responses to media inquiries and sensitive or rapidly evolving issues.
- Ability to respond with urgency and flexibility when time-sensitive communications needs or issues arise.
- Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills.
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience communicating with employees in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Ability to provide thoughtful communications counsel and recommendations to leaders and business partners.
- Natural curiosity with a strong drive to identify solutions to challenges and problems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, digital communications tools and emerging AI technologies to enhance productivity, support content development and improve communication effectiveness.
Competencies
The ideal candidate demonstrates:
- Strategic thinking and strong storytelling ability
- Sound judgment, particularly when managing sensitive or reputation-related issues
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Curiosity and continuous learning
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Collaboration and relationship-building
- Composure and responsiveness in high-pressure situations
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Ability to influence and work effectively across functions and levels of the organization
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.
*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Note to External Recruiters
Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.
Notice of Recruitment Fraud
We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote corporate communications specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field
- Experience writing press releases, executive communications, and internal messaging
- Proficiency with media monitoring and media database tools
- Demonstrated ability to manage crisis communications and reputational risk
- Familiarity with AP Style and corporate brand voice guidelines
- Experience coordinating across legal, HR, and executive stakeholders on sensitive communications
Tips for Your Remote Corporate Communications Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote corporate communications specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly. Remote postings move fast, and early applicants get more attention from hiring managers.
Build a writing portfolio for async reviewers
Remote hiring managers cannot assess your communications instincts in person, so your portfolio does the work. Include press releases, internal announcements, executive messaging, or crisis communications samples that show range and judgment. PDF and shareable link formats both travel well in async review processes.
Signal async communication fluency in your materials
Remote corporate communications roles depend on clear, self-contained written communication. Mention specific tools like Slack, Confluence, or project management platforms you have used, and describe how you managed stakeholder alignment or approval workflows without in-person meetings.
Target remote-first companies over traditional hybrid postings
Remote-first organizations have communications infrastructure built for distributed teams, which means cleaner onboarding and clearer expectations for a fully remote corporate communications specialist. Filter for roles explicitly listed as remote rather than hybrid to avoid roles that quietly require eventual relocation.
Remote Corporate Communications Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote corporate communications specialist job?
Target remote-first companies and distributed enterprise teams, since these employers are built for independent, async work and hire corporate communications specialists who can operate without in-person oversight. Remote employers screen heavily for strong written communication, the ability to manage stakeholder messaging without hallway conversations, and experience with tools like Slack, Confluence, or similar async platforms. A portfolio of press releases, internal communications, or executive messaging samples gives you a concrete edge.
Which companies hire remote corporate communications specialists?
Companies hiring remote corporate communications specialists right now include Egnyte, Model N, and Latham Pool Products, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology firms, distributed financial services companies, and large healthcare and professional services organizations with dispersed workforces are among the most consistent hirers of this role remotely.
Can you get a remote corporate communications specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to draft and manage communications independently from day one. Smaller remote-first companies and startups are more open to candidates without direct experience. Showing a writing portfolio, relevant internship work, or volunteer communications projects, combined with demonstrated comfort working async and managing your own deadlines, is what opens the door.
Do you need a degree for remote corporate communications specialist jobs?
Usually, but not always. Most remote employers list a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field as preferred, and many do expect it. That said, remote employers also weigh a strong writing portfolio, demonstrated experience managing internal or external communications, and the ability to work independently, so candidates with equivalent practical experience and clear work samples can compete effectively.
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